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Expecting the Unexpected: Beating the “Startle Effect”

Posted on May 27, 2022 by mwflyer

by Richard Morey Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2022 Digital Issue The FAA is particularly good at identifying accident trends and developing Safety Team training to address the underlying issues. Lately, the “Startle Effect” has received a great deal … Continue reading →

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Making Sense of Emergency Checklists

Posted on May 26, 2023 by mwflyer

by Richard Morey © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2023 Digital Issue Flows, Checklists, and Carburetor Ice. Thankfully emergencies rarely happen. When they do, quite often the pilot is taken by surprise and may … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Loss of Control

Posted on August 4, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), your Minnesota Office of Aeronautics, and numerous General Aviation organizations work constantly to help pilots fly safely. News, education, guidance, and procedural documents can be produced with … Continue reading →

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How To Hold Altitude Like A Pro!

Posted on January 22, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green, CFII Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Ever notice how some pilots hold exact altitude with no apparent effort? Wonder how they do it? The key is knowledge and practice. Knowledge can be used to … Continue reading →

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